Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
It starts when the school receives your signed consent, not when you first make the request. That's why it matters to follow up promptly if the school is slow to send you the consent form.
Enter your state and the date you gave written consent. The free calculator shows the date the evaluation is due.
Find your state's deadline →Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
Get started →This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.
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